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Subject:Re: Another Hitch Question
From:David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
Date:Sun, 23 Jun 2013 13:14:32 -0400

At 09:40 PM 6/22/2013, Dennis Haynes wrote:
>If its a hitch that attaches to the tow loops a bike rack is not a
>good idea. The twisting/overhanging load will crack and break the
>tow loops. BTDT! That is why I designed the hitch I sell.

Yah.  As you know those loops aren't meant for towing, they're angled
down for a straight pull on the chains used to lash the vehicle down
on board ship.

Any receiver-mounted platform puts a disproportionate twisting force
on a hitch because of its long lever arm.

Yrs,
David

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